This Week's News

The holiday season is underway in Nodaway County, as the Downtown Maryville’s Christmas Parade was enjoyed by the community December 5.

The late Dr. Robert Bohlken and his wife, Mary, wanted to recognize community members who gave time and effort to help others. So, the Bohlken Award was established back in 2023. Named “YOU Make a Difference,” the Bohlkens chose a design and engraved the award that is given annually. A special monetary fund allowed awards

The Grand Prize drawing for the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Shop Merryville promotion is right around the corner.  Are you turning in your tickets? This year’s grand prize is a $500 Chamber Buck Gift Card.  Second prize is a basket of goods donated by participating merchants, and it’s valued at approximately $500.  Another collection of goods

At the December 1 Hopkins City Council meeting, resident Roberta Boyd was sworn in as an alderman to complete the term until 2027 of Bryson Allen, who recently resigned. The council approved paying a maximum of $650 or five hours of work to Allen to clean up the Hopkins intersections. Alderman Shadoe Miller reported Allen

At the November 24 Maryville City Council meeting, a three percent increase in water rates was approved by the council. The three percent increase is consistent with the water and sewer rate study prepared by NewGen Strategies and Solutions. The FY 2026 budget anticipates the resulting additional revenue beginning with January 2026 usage, which will

The Maryville Turkey Trots joined many other towns in the country in offering a way for folks to get a few steps in before the Thanksgiving day feast. There were 107 pre-registered for Maryville’s race-walk. The winners were Tyler Blay and Elyse Wimes.

Daniel Nelson has been declared the 2025 Grinch of Maryville by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce. As the Grinch, Daniel will serve as Grand Marshal of the Downtown Maryville Yuletide Magic Christmas Parade. The parade begins at 6 pm, Friday, December 5, and will travel Main Street from Franklin Park to the Courthouse Square.

Ravenwood’s Tuck Point shares annual Christmas meal highlight By Kathryn Rice This Christmas season, the Nodaway News Leader is featuring local restaurants, with the owners sharing Christmas memories, tips and a recipe that can be made by readers at home. These restaurants are some of the advertisers who have sponsored the NNL’s monthly church directory. Our first

The Maryville Public Library recently held the Flower Arranging and Design class as instructed by Keitha Clapp of Maryville Florists. The 29 participants got the opportunity to create their own beautiful floral arrangement in a book vase to take home.

On November 6, Functional Unit Manager Bryce Buholt and Senior Office Support Assistant Chance Funk, of the Maryville Treatment Center delivered a restorative justice presentation at the Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees (NCARSE) at the Nodaway County Senior Center. NCARSE representatives who appreciated the program posed with the MTC leaders: Denise Henggeler, Funk,